In this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, Thomas Paider joins the show. Tom is the co-author of The Lean IT Field Guide: A Roadmap for Your Transformation. He is also the Vice President for Technology Infrastructure and Computing at Nationwide and a member of the Board of Directors of the Lean Enterprise Institute. This is a phenomenal conversation. According to our host Dan Swartwout, this episode contains some of the most profound thoughts on Lean in the history of the podcast. Tom makes complex ideas about Lean and Agile approachable and engaging. If you're interested in how Lean principles can reshape IT and create thriving workplace cultures, this episode is one you won't want to miss!   In this episode, you will hear about: 1:33 - Tom's Background 4:50 - Working on Y2K 6:27 - Key Messages from  the Lean It Field Guide 8:25 - The Operational Definition of IT 10:02 - The First Steps in a Lean IT Journey 13:56 - Misconceptions About Lean in the Technology Space 16:22 - Moving People to More Valuable Activities 18:55 - Agile in IT 22:25 - The Early Days of the Lean IT Transformation at Nationwide 24:29 - Advice for IT Teams Starting Their Lean Journeys 27:08 - Learning from Other Industries 29:41 - Overcoming Resistance 32:12 - Lean, Agile, and DevOps 36:35 - Tom's Proudest Moments at Nationwide 38:17 - Peyton Manning 39:19 - The Future of Lean Technology 42:36 - Tom's Experiences as a Runner   Additional Resources: Thomas Paider on LinkedIn The Lean IT Field Guide: A Roadmap for Your Transformation MoreSteam's Website Subscribe to MoreSteam's Newsletter MoreSteam on LinkedIn MoreSteam's YouTube Channel Dan Swartwout on LinkedIn   Subscribe to Quality Time With MoreSteam Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube iHeart

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